Archive for October, 2009
Halloween Trick or Treat Candy and Safety, 2009
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Happy Halloween!
Here’s some info about Halloween candy and trick or treating. Some useful some not so much.
The best Halloween candy for your teeth
While all Halloween candy worth devouring is packed with calories and refined sugar, some forms do less damage to the teeth than others. “Choose things that melt [...]
Cruciferous Vegetables in Whole Food Multivitamins
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
We know we should eat more vegetables but how many of us really eat enough of them every single day? And how do we know what a serving really means? I found this really cool site to help on the serving size.
It’s next to impossible to get my husband [...]
Vegetarian Lasagna (with Kale,Zucchini and Broccoli).
Submitted by Health Nut
Eating from variety of fresh fruits and vegetables builds strong immune system.With flu season in full swing,it becomes all the more essential to make that right choice.Besides taking care the preventive measures such as getting the flu shot, washing hands often and avoiding contact with sick people be sure to consume nutrient [...]
Vitamin D Might Lessen Your Flu Risk
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News from Ireland that we can all learn from: Vitamin D Might Lessen Your Flu Risk
Seasonal influenza has been linked with a deficiency of solar radiation, which triggers production of vitamin D. Simply put, the sun does not shine enough in Ireland.
Now that the swine flu vaccine is finally [...]
Cocoa Dark Chocolate Macaroons…..with no feet?
Submitted by Health Nut
Despite the missing “feet”(the ruffled bottoms) these Classic French Macaroons tasted delectable,were still chewy and brittle in texture.Over half a dozen attempts,I couldn’t figure out the reason why the bottoms did not develop each time as it were supposed to, in spite of taking all the care and caution as recommended by [...]
Grass Fed Beef Resources
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
I only buy beef that is 100% grass fed. I know the price seems a bit higher but with the health benefits of grass-fed meats I feel it adds a great health value so the cost is lower.
I hope the info I’ve gathered here helps you to learn about [...]
Weekend Herb Blogging #206 Round Up.
Submitted by Health Nut
Basil,rocket leaves and Chervil
Graziana of Erbe in Cucina(Italy) made Herbed Grilled Salmon with blend of delicate herbs ,oil and lemon.
Broccoli
Anna(Sydney, Australia) of Morsels & Musings prepared simply delicious Broccoli & Stilton Soup with inexpensive ingredients using broccoli ,garlic oil,dried thyme and Stilton cheese.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
MangoCheeks(Scotland) of Allotment2Kitchen baked the glamorous ornamental garden [...]
South Indian Style Spicy Pumpkin Chutney. Hosting WHB # 206
Submitted by Health Nut
The hot chutney is reminiscent of the Spicy South Indian cuisine.The intense flavors from the chili peppers and the fresh spices gives the bland pumpkins a whole new makeover.Adjust the quantity of spices and make it milder or hotter.With the abundance of fresh autumn pumpkins the chutney turned out to be one [...]
Is Skim Milk Healthy?
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
I don’t drink skim milk. A minor reason is flavor - flavor is in the fat.
Average butterfat content from old-fashioned cows at the turn of the century was over 4% (or more than 50% of calories). Today butterfat comprises less than 3% (or less than 35% of calories). Worse, [...]
Grass Fed Meat Just Makes Sense!
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
This last week I forgot to order more beef and I didn’t make it to the Saint Paul Farmer’s Market for my eggs and meat. I really wanted a good roast so I went to my local grocery store to see if they had grass fed beef.
I didn’t find [...]
Are Health Problems Related to Aspartame Use?
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Would it surprise you to learn aspartame may cause you to gain weight? It’s true — products marketed as “reduced calorie,” “sugar-free,” and “diet” can actually sabotage your weight control efforts.
There are also health risks related to using aspartame. The following is from Dr. Mercola.
You might not realize you’re [...]
Broccoli Puff Pastry Wraps
Submitted by Health Nut
These crispy flaky snacks bundled in nutrition is my recreation of the wonderful Pepperidge farm puff pastry recipe.Tender Asparagus work beautifully,but as its not in season,I adjusted with next best veggie - broccoli, which is also more common in my everyday cooking.Blanch the broccoli to tenderize the vegetable before wrapping and baking.Wrap [...]
ORGANIC BOOST FOR GROWING YOUR OWN BEANS & PEAS
We’re always on the lookout for great products that help folks grow their own healthy food here at Gourmet Seed International. Once such recent find is an organic, OMRI listed product by INTX Microbials, LLC.
This is a blend of natural, beneficial bacteria designed to help the growth and production of a wide range [...]
List of Digestive Enzymes
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
The term enzymes refers to certain specific proteins that function as catalysts in the process of breaking down of other complex proteins into simple usable forms. Numerous enzymes control different processes occurring in our body.
The digestive enzymes are a group of enzymes that help in the process of digestion. [...]
Silk Heart Health Soy Milk……nutrition in every pour. And a free Silk GiveAway.
Submitted by Health Nut
The light and smooth taste of Silk Soy Milk is making me reach for it more often;I’m afraid it has become addictive,the proven health benefits entices me even more.
Silk’s Heart Health Soy milk is made from nature’s perfect Soy protein and cholesterol reducing plant sterols.It has the goodness of milk and then [...]
Eating Better for less…..Roasted Pepper Chickpeas Couscous Salad.
Submitted by Health Nut
Healthy eating should not always be at exorbitant price.Its feasible to prepare decent nutritious meals everyday even on a modest budget.Considering the health costs of unhealthy diet in the long run its wise to invest a little now and avoid all the trouble later.
Here are some ways to eat better for less [...]
MSG - Good or Bad?
Submitted by foodliterate
MSG – monosodium L-glutamate. One of the most commonly despised ingredients in the US. What is so horrible about this ingredient that hundreds of pages of the Internet are spent on its bashing? I’m not sure why it is so vilified, but I do know quite a bit about the ingredient.
MSG is [...]
Texas Issued Dried Plums Warning Due to Lead, 2009
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Consumers Warned Not to Eat Certain Imported Dried Plums
Texas Department of State Health Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 1, 2009 – The Texas Department of State Health Services is warning consumers not to eat certain imported dried plums and products containing imported dried plums because they have elevated levels [...]
Oprah It’s Not You, It’s The DIET…
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How did I let it happen again? —
Oprah asked herself that last year, after putting back on 40 pounds.
AUDIO HERE: “It’s the diet, Oprah. It’s not you.” - Kim interviews Dr. Heidi.
“I had literally starved myself for four months — not a morsel of food,” Winfrey said in 2005. [...]
Are Centrum Best Vitamins? Read The Ingredients
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
I don’t usually do comparisons with vitamins, I would rather help people to learn about what is in daily vitamins and they can make the decision to take what ever they want to. I had a fellow “stop the synthetic chemicals” proponent send me a site about what is [...]
Pepin Heights HoneyCrisp Apple Challenge
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PEPIN HEIGHTS ASKS CONSUMERS: COMPARE APPLES TO APPLES
Pepin Heights Orchard, the original grower of HoneyCrisp apples, challenges apple lovers to taste the difference between the original and the wannabes
LAKE CITY, Minn., October 1, 2009 – The original grower of the wildly popular HoneyCrisp is issuing a challenge [...]
Well Balanced 3 Course Meals Round up.
Submitted by Health Nut
Number of Entries : 16
Ivy at Kopiaste
Viki at Viki’s Kitchen
Sadhana and Muskaan at A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine
Sadhana and Muskaan at A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine
Sadhana and Muskaan at A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine
Sangeeta at Healthfood DesiVideshi
Sangeeta at Healthfood DesiVideshi
Priya at Priya’s Easy and Tasty Recipes
Priya at Priya’s Easy and Tasty Recipes
Rahin at Lazzat
Sushma at Perspicacious and here
Shri [...]
Kunafa, a Jordanian Sweet Pastry
Submitted by Health Nut
For the month of September the ladies at Walima Cooking Club have relished the cuisine from the beautiful Historic country of Jordan in Middle East.The dessert pick was Kunafa,the festive Arabic dessert very popular during Ramadan,made by layering Cheese in between the crispy thin Kataifi pastry dough.The flavored sugar syrup and crunchy [...]
